Drills for Improving Outfield Play and Throwing Techniques

Coach Stephenson covers two important defensive areas: Throwing techniques and outfield play. In the throwing techniques segment, Stephenson covers the important fundamental areas of throwing from the young player to the collegiate player. The drills included will help teach the techniques she discusses. In her discussion of outfield play, Stephenson demonstrates angles to the ball, charging the ball, the use of crow hops to generate power behind the throw, fielding balls hit on the ground, catching fly balls near the fence, and when balls are hit in the sun.